Reading at Edina and Eden Prairie Kumon

Materials begin with pre-reading exercises, and extend to classical literature. In addition to reading exercises, there is a recommended reading list aimed at developing the students’ interest in reading books of all genres.

Students begin at a comfortable starting point with work that can be easily completed.  This way they master the basics and gain complete proficiency with each successive step.

Practice Makes Perfect

Students typically attend the center twice a week.  Worksheets are assigned daily and repeated until mastered. The daily assignments are key to the Kumon method, ensuring optimal comprehension and retention of concepts as well as establishing a strong foundation for more advanced material. 

Realizing Each Child's Potential

Every student advances at a comfortable pace which is dictated by the student's ability and initiative.  The first priority of the Kumon instructor is to enable each child to perform and progress to her full potential. 

A video on the philosophy of repetition

This is a video produced by Kumon on the effect of repetitive operations on our brain.  Please note it is an empirical study.  View the video>

Reading Curriculum Levels